TheEaton Fire, which has burned many homes, is at the upper perimeter of the San Gabriel Basin, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Fifty years ago, fewer people lived there. Back then, some parts of the basin were surrounded ...
Fire crews across the country, including Northern California, are responding to Los Angeles to battle the destructive fires.Jan 11, 2025 embed code copied Live Now CBS News 24/7 CBS News Baltimore CBS News Bay Area CBS News Boston CBS News Chicago CBS News Colorado CBS News Detroit CBS ...
How the California fires could drive up homeowners insurance costs in Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS —Asthe Los Angeles area continues to burn, it's becoming clear: thePalisades Firecould become the costliest wildfire in history. Not just because of how many homes have been destroyed, but because they're...
Fishermen, surrounded by a smoky haze, spend an afternoon on Owasco Lake, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Owasco, N.Y. Smoke from Canada’s wildfires has been moving into the United States since last month. The most recent fires near Quebec have been burning for at least several days. (Kevin...
While these early "birdmen" experienced varying degrees of maneuverability, the clumsy wings often interfered with their ability to properly exit the aircraft or activate their parachutes, resulting in many casualties. Of the 75 original pioneers, 72 birdmen were killed testing new designs and ...
California rejected a proposition to ban using inmates to fight fires in 2024 (Nevada passed one, in contrast). One additional group of individuals fighting wildfires are private firefighters. Private firefighters are hired by individuals to protect their property or, as was seen with the 2025...
The Eaton and Palisades fires are the first and second-most destructive in Southern California history. “The Palisades fire alone is the size of Manhattan; just imagine the debris,” McIlreavy said. “It’s going to be an enormous undertaking.” ...
Insured losses from natural disasters globally topped $100 billion in each of the past three years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence report issued late last year. The still-burning wildfires in California will add to that costly trend. Morningstar DBRS analysts pegged the fir...
This article is provided free of charge to keep our community safe and supported in the aftermath of the devastating fires in Southern California. Subscribe now Advice for parents of babies and toddlers Joey Kehoe and his 1-year-old daughter Florence barely escaped the fire that destroyed th...
Many people purchase the FAIR Plan to satisfy their mortgage requirements, but the policies only cover basic property damage and carry a $3 million limit. Given the value of the real estate involved and the limited coverage, FAIR Plan policyholders who lost homes in this week’...